Oil & Gas Iraqi oil ministry sues KRG over US contracts By Reuters May 26, 2025, 5:05 PM Alamy via Reuters A new legal challenge against the KRG over energy agreements is another hurdle for the stalled Iraq-Turkey pipeline The Iraqi federal government’s oil ministry has sued the government of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq over oil and gas contracts it signed with US companies, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said and a document showed. The legal challenge is the latest obstacle to the resumption of flows through the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline that have been halted since March 2023, despite pressure by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Iraq rejects Kurdish oil deals with US companies Iranian gas supplies to Iraq fall in May Iraq to cut oil spending after fall in crude prices Masrour Barzani, the prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), oversaw the signing of two energy agreements worth a combined $110 billion over their lifetimes with U.S. companies HKN Energy and WesternZagros Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
